All republicans on the news this Memorial weekend. Where are the Dems?

[bigtree]

Nothing but speeches by republicans. Shameful.

One poster decried the brevity of the comments this weekend by John Kerry. On Saturday Kerry attended the afternoon dedication of the WWII Memorial with Joseph Lesniewski, one of the Band of Brothers who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day. http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2004_0529.html

Where was the coverage? Where is the coverage of other Democrats who will certainly honor our troops this weekend?


Me Book

[Pachamama]

1. Really Good Question..I've been wondering the same...n/t

[napi21]

2. You're forgetting all media owned by a few!

I haven't checked C_San. They usually try to keep it fairly even. What I've seen this morning, Rolling Thunder, who always get coverage, are supporting W. Maybe there's just not comperable popular groups like that supporting Kerry today.

[bigtree]

10. c-span memorial weekend schedule

SATURDAY, MAY 29 on C-SPAN

7am - LIVE: Washington Journal.
10am - Washington Journal WWII Memorial Tour.
10:30am - Events from Smithsonian's War Stories Tent on the National Mall.
12:45pm - National Press Club: Freidrich St.Florian, WWII Memorial Designer.
1:45pm - LIVE: WWII Memorial Dedication Preview.
2pm - LIVE: WWII Memorial Dedication Speaking Program - Includes remarks by Pres. Bush, Sen. Dole & Tom Brokaw.
3:30pm - Fmr. Pres. George H.W. Bush at National Cathedral.
More Events from the Smithsonian's War Stories Tent.
· Presidential & Democratic Saturday Radio Addresses.

5pm - LIVE: Libertarian Party Convention in Atlanta.

7pm - America & the Courts.
8pm - At this time we'll be reairing highlights from the day, including the WWII Memorial Dedication.
· Fmr. Pres. George H.W. Bush at National Cathedral.
· Smithsonian War Stories Events.

11pm - Reair of our 8pm Programming Block.
2am - Reair of Libertarian Convention.
4am - Reair of Smithsonian War Stories Events & Other Programming.
· Fmr. Pres. George H.W. Bush at National Cathedral.
· America & the Courts.

5:30am - Reair of WWII Memorial Dedication.
7am - Sunday Washington Journal.



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SUNDAY, MAY 30 on C-SPAN

7am - LIVE: Washington Journal.
9am - LIVE: Libertarian Party Convention in Atlanta.
1pm - LIVE: Smithsonian War Stories Tent Events.
· President Bush Meets with Rolling Thunder.
6:30pm - Road to the White House.
8pm - Booknotes.
9pm - British House of Commons Prime Minster's Questions.
9:30pm - Road to the White House.
11pm - Booknotes.

Other Coverage
Will Include: · Tribute to WWII Veteran Members of the House of Representatives.
· Gen. Richard Myers Commencement Address at Naval Academy.
· Sec. of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Commencement Address at West Point.




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MONDAY, MAY 31 on C-SPAN

7am - LIVE: Washington Journal.
10am - Reair of Washington Journal Segments.
11am - LIVE: Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Wreath-Laying.
11:15am - LIVE: President Bush Speech at Arlington National Cemetery.
1pm - LIVE: Vietnam Wall Memorial Day Service.
8pm - Arlington Wreath-Laying Ceremony & President Bush's Speech at Arlington National Cemetery.

Other Coverage
Will Include: · Interviews with Returning Soldiers at Ft. Campbell.
· Tribute to WWII Veteran Members of the House.
· Smithsonian War Stories Events.
· Tribute to WWII Veteran Members of the House.

[Malva Zebrina]

3. It's really sad

I am so enraged over Bush appearing as if he is a great war hero and getting all this false advertising from the media.

I am simply enraged when I see his strut, palms backward, face upward, and pretending to honor our military heroes when he himself lied to put eight hundred of thme to their graves--FOR NOTHING

FOR NOTHING

and he was allowed to get away with it all. People are wildly cheering him --he was allowed to get away with it , took the ball and ran with it, over and over and over, scoring every time and if not, simply turned over the checker board and laughed at us all.

NO ONE objected. BUSH WAS ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH IT and that is the truth that must be faced. HE WAS ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH IT ALL. Face it.

We see him now,today,strutting and bloviating more lies in front of memorials and graves of young people--some of whom he sent to their deaths by lying to get them into Iraq. They were snuffed out by a coward of man who does not read, who is stupid and proud of his intellectual abyss, but proud of the fact that himself, as the Commander in Chief who gets to call himself the "war president" can have such power over life and death. He LOVES that image of himself.

Because he is chronically sick--insane-paranoid-without concern for anyone but himself--a narcissist and a pathological liar. A despicable excuse for a human being. Evil--

I hate this man.

[burythehatchet]

4. The classic moment was Fox coverage of Kerry

They basically said he spoke, nothing about what he said, and spent an equal amount of time reporting that a woman chided Kerry at the speech by asking "how many veterans did you spit on when you got back from Vietnam? It was quite newsworthy, don't you think?

[bossfish]

7. How many vets did he spit on?

Mu guess is zero.

[rumguy]

5. the phony patriots are out in force today

throwing around abstract words like honor and courage, words they have NO conception of...

[calimary]

6. Oh really? I want to hear more about this. MORE to prove my own

point.

Thanks for posting this. MOST useful. I've been away from the TV all of yesterday (Sunday) and so far, today, too (although it's early).

I'd like to hear more. I've been invited to do a guest column for "Editor & Publisher"'s site - after I complained, myself (as a former journalist, about the bias in the coverage. I've just realized that most of my complaints are about the broadcast media, although I know the print media has its hands equally dirty but I don't have as many examples (beyond the lovely and talented Judith Miller at the NYTimes).

Please tell me more.

[shance]

8. The elimination of the Fairness Doctrine by Ronald Reagan.

Which eliminated equal access of network coverage for both Democrats and Republicans.

We need to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine.

Muy importante!

:)

[Pachamama]

11. One of the first things the "new" Democratic Led Congress & President...

...should reinstate...along with stopping the Reagan "Global Gag Order" that Bush had reinstated after Clinton had stopped it...

[bigtree]

9. Here's something

May 27, 2004
Memorial Day Events

House Democrats Celebrate Memorial Day.

If you are in Washington, we invite you to join Democratic Leader Pelosi, Congressman Ike Skelton (Ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee), Congressman Lane Evans (Ranking Democrat on the Veterans Committee), and all Democratic Members of Congress for an open house. The open house will offer an opportunity for Veterans to visit with Members of Congress, relax in air conditioned facilities, enjoy refreshments, receive any needed assistance from staff and be honored for serving our nation during World War II. The dedication service on the Mall will also be available for viewing by television.

Cannon Caucus Room
Cannon House Office Building
(Adjacent to the U.S. Capitol on Independence Avenue)
9:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday, May 29, 2004

To find out if your Member of Congress is hosting or attending an event in your district, click here >>> http://democraticleader.house.gov/pdf/NCE.pdf

To find out more about Washington, DC Events click here >>> http://democraticleader.house.gov/pdf/CME.pdf

_____________________________________

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Democratic Representatives Memorial Day Activity
Congressional District Events
Tuesday May 25
Congressman Emanuel will kick off his WWII Oral History Project
St. Paul’s Nursing Home
Chicago, IL

Wednesday May 26
7-9:00 p.m. Congressman Oberstar will hold “Hometown Values Forum” to discuss issues
facing Minnesota military personnel and veterans
Duluth National Armory

Thursday May 27
10-11:00 a.m. Congressman Kind will honor students and veterans participating in LOC Oral
History Project
La Crosseroads High School
La Crosse, WI

Saturday May 29
10:00 a.m. Congressman Kind will have breakfast and view the dedication with veterans
52nd American Legion Post
La Crosse, WI

12:00 p.m. Congressman Chandler will hold a lunch and will watch the World War II
Memorial Ceremony with area veterans
American Legion Post No. 8
Lexington, KY

12:00 p.m. Congressman Gordon will give remarks and present medals at a ceremony
Smithville, Tennessee.

12:00 p.m. Congressman Rodriguez will view the dedication with veterans
VFW Post 837 (San Antonio, TX)

2:00 p.m. Congressman Alexander will speak at the Jonesboro Veterans Memorial
Dedication
Jonesboro, LA

2:00 p.m. Congressman Price is participating in an American Legion Ceremony
Cary, NC

Congressman Bishop will speak at a World War II Memorial Ceremony
Albany, Ga.

Congressman Case will speak to the West Maui Americans of Japanese Ancestry
Veterans Association
Lahaina, Maui

Congressman Cooper will speak at “Nashville’s Tribute to the WWII
Generation”
Nashville, TN

Congressman Filner will watch the simulcast dedication with veterans
Chula Vista Veterans Home
Chula Vista, CA

Congressman Gonzalez will view the dedication with local veterans
San Antonio, TX

Rep. McCarthy will speak and view the World War II Memorial dedication
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Garden City, NY.

Congressman Ruppersberger will be attending an event
Parkville American Legion
Parkville, Maryland

Congressman Stupak will attend a Memorial Day Parade and view the
dedication with veterans
Oscoda, MI

Sunday May 30
12:00 Congressman Chandler will participate in the 86th Memorial Day
Pilgrimage. He will visit the graves of deceased veterans at 10 different
cemeteries will speak at a ceremony at one of the cemeteries
Scott County, KY

Congressman Case will attend the Pacific American Foundation's Roll Call of
Honor Ceremony
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Honolulu, Hawaii

Congressman Marshall is speaking at the Andersonville Historic site Memorial
Day Program.
Andersonville, GA

Congressman Schiff will host a community observance for all veterans
East Pasadena, CA

Congressman Stupak will present medals deceased Vietnam Veteran’s family
Gladstone, MI.

Monday May 31
7:45 a.m. Congressman Andrews will have breakfast with the American Legion
Audubon, NJ

8:00 a.m. Congresswoman Berkley will attend Memorial Day Services
Memory Gardens Cemetery
Las Vegas, NV

8:50 Congresswoman Berkley will attend Memorial Day Celebration
Palm Mortuary
Las Vegas, NV

9:20 a.m. Congressman Andrews will participate in a Memorial Day Parade
Woodbury, NJ

9:30 a.m. Congresswoman Berkley will attend Memorial Services
Woodlawn Cemetery
Las Vegas, NV

9:30 a.m. Congressman Chandler will speak at a Memorial Day Ceremony
Midway Cemetery
Midway, KY

10-10:30 a.m. Congressman Miller will speak at a Veterans Memorial Day Service
Pittsburg, CA

11:00 a.m. Congresswoman Berkley will attend aMemorial Day Observance Ceremony
Palm Mortuary
Las Vegas, NV

11:00 a.m. Congressman Lantos will attend and Avenue of the Flags Committee program
Golden Gate National Cemetery

11-12 p.m. Congressman Miller will speak at a Veterans Memorial Day Service
Marina Vista Park
Vallejo, CA

11:30-1 p.m. Congressman Kind will march in a parade and speak at a ceremony
Eau Claire, WI

11:45 a.m. Congressman Lantos will attend a ceremony dedicated to those who lost their
lives in Iraq
San Francisco National Cemetery

12:00 p.m. Congressman Lampson will attend the Beaumont/Forest Lawn Memorial--
Memorial Day Celebration/Dedication ceremony
Beaumont, TX.

1:00 p.m. Congresswoman Berkley will attend a Memorial Day Ceremony
Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery
Boulder City, NV

1-2 p.m. Congressman Miller will speak at a Special Veterans Medal Presentation
Vacaville, CA

4:00 p.m. Congressman Lampson will attend a Memorial Day Recognition Program
Golden Triangle Veterans Memorial Park
Port Neches-Groves ISD, TX

Congresswoman Brown will attend a Memorial Day ceremony
Veterans Memorial Wall
Jacksonville, FL

Congressman Case will speak to the Disabled American Veterans-Kona
West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Congressman Chandler will speak at a Memorial Day Ceremony
Lexington Cemetery
Lexington, KY

Congressman Cooper will speak at a Memorial Day Service
Nashville National Veterans Cemetery

Congressman Cooper will speak at an annual Memorial Day program.
Windlands East Retirement Center
Nashville, TN

Congressman Marshall will speak at a Catholic Mass service and possibly award
Korean War Veterans medals.

Congressman Ruppersberger will speak at an annual veteran’s event
Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens
Timonium, MD

Congressman Schiff will speak at several Memorial Day events
South Pasadena, Glendale, Monterey Park, Burbank, and Pasadena, California

Congressman Stupak will walk in a Memorial Day Parade
Rapid River, MI.

Congressman Watt will attend the Rowan County Veterans Council Annual
Memorial Day Program
Salisbury, NC.
Sunday June 6

Congressman Emanuel will honor veterans on the 60th Anniversary of D-Day
North Park Village
Chicago

______________________________________

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Democratic Representatives Memorial Day Activity
Washington, DC Events
Thursday May 20

9:45 a.m. Congresswoman Bordallo will join the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the
liberation of Guam
Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery
Friday May 28

8:30-10 a.m. Congresswoman Lofgren Honors Silicon Valley's WWII Veterans
121 Cannon House Office Building
(Light breakfast will be served)

8:30-10 a.m. Congressman Kind will a breakfast for Wisconsin veterans
2168 Rayburn House Office Building

9:00 a.m. Congressman Lampson will host an Open House
405 Cannon House Office Building

4:00 p.m. Dingell-Upton Reception to Michigan World War II Veterans
2123 Rayburn House Office Building

4:30 p.m. Rep. Pomeroy will be attending/co-hosting a delegation reception for North
Dakota veterans in DC.
S-207 Mansfield Room

5-7 p.m. Town of Babylon Veterans WWII Memorial Kick-off
Hosted by Congressman Israel
Rayburn B339-B340

Saturday May 29
ALL DAY 9:45 AM – 3:30 PM / OPEN HOUSE SPONSORED BY LEADER PELOSI
AND U.S. House of Representatives DEMOCRATS
CANNON CAUCUS ROOM

9:00 a.m. Congressman Delahunt will host a reception for veterans prior to the dedication
1317 Longworth House Office Building

9:00 a.m. Senators Levin and Stabenow host reception honoring Michigan WWII Veterans
G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building

1-4:00 p.m. Representative Strickland Hosts Ohio Veterans and Their Families
336 Cannon House Office Building

4:30 p.m. Congresswoman Kaptur will host an Open House
2366 Rayburn House Office Building

2:00 p.m. Rep. Strickland Will Join Ohio Veterans in Watching the Dedication
336 Cannon House Office Building